Linux System Engineer

Job overview

The Linux System Engineer role is an onsite position based in Oklahoma City, OK, with a salary range of $87,100 to $157,450 per year. This role supports the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center within Leidos' Defense Sector. The primary purpose of this role is to design, deploy, maintain, and optimize enterprise infrastructure supporting classified mission systems. The engineer will manage operating system updates, security hardening, and configuration changes while ensuring high availability and operational readiness for mission-critical platforms.

What you'll do

• Install, configure, maintain, and patch Linux servers
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance
• Manage OS updates and security hardening
• Support system backups and disaster recovery
• Administer system access and security configurations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Maintain system documentation
• Resolve infrastructure incidents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

oklahoma city ok

leidos

linux system engineer

linux

windows

dod

top secret

infrastructure

$87k-$157k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement.

Why this role

Requires active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI; supports classified mission systems.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.